Declining since 2015, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellamarie since 1921
Babies named Ellamarie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ellamarie's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 205 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Ellamarie first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1921, but remained uncommon for decades. Its popularity surged in the 2010s, peaking in 2020. Since 2015, however, usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 6,838th, given to roughly 1 in 100,454 newborn girls. The name blends two classic choices: Ella, which has Germanic roots and a fairy-tale quality, and Marie, a French form of Mary with Hebrew origins. While Ellamarie has not been recorded in top state rankings, its appeal lies in its melodic double-barreled structure and familiar components, making it a distinctive yet accessible choice for modern parents.
Ellamarie is a modern compound name formed by blending Ella and Marie. Ella itself derives from the Germanic element 'alja' meaning 'other' or 'foreign', later associated with 'light' or 'fairy maiden' in English folklore. Marie is the French form of Mary, from Hebrew Maryam, of debated meaning but traditionally interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'. The combination Ellamarie became popular in the United States in the early 20th century, reflecting a trend of hyphenated or blended feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Ellie, Marie, Mary
Variants: Ella Marie, Ella-Mae, Ellamae
Sibling names for Ellamarie
Names that share Ellamarie's style, for a brother or sister.
